Exhibitions & Showcases
Current Exhibitions
The Chapel Gallery provides around twenty exhibitions and showcases each year. Our current programme of exhibitions is below.
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L39-Liverpool Linked: 24 May – 28 Jun 08  |
In recognition of the City of Liverpool’s title Capital of Culture ‘08 and the strong links between West Lancashire and our neighbouring city, this exhibition celebrates the physical and cultural landscape of Liverpool. The exhibiting artists’ explore their individual and often deeply personal relationships with this vibrant and culturally complex city. Exhibiting Artists: David Barrow, Jennie Cunningham, Neal Dawson, Steve Dear, Danny John, Alan McKernan, Robert Moore, Jon Pountain, Doug & Val Robinson, Claire Weetman and Iain Yell. |
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West Lancashire Open Exhibition 2008: 19 Jul – 10 Sep 08 |
A celebration of creativity, this engaging show acknowledges the inspiring talents of established artists from throughout the UK, shown alongside accomplished students and aspiring amateurs. Traditional landscapes are juxtaposed with contemporary abstracts and sculptural pieces making for a diverse and lively Open Exhibition. Application Forms will be available from May. Contact the Gallery for details. |
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Wagging Tongues: 20 Sep - 1 Nov 08 |
This imaginative and insightful exhibition features the work of three artists, printmaker Adrienne Craddock; sculptor Marjan Wouda and Shellie Byatt, who creates large-scale collages. Inspired by proverbs from cultures around the world these works explore notions relating to people: their attitudes, beliefs and prejudices, in a succinct, poetic and often humorous way. Wagging Tongues is a touring exhibition provided by the artists. |
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Objects of Desire 2008: 8 Nov 08 – 10 Jan 09 |
This annual exhibition spotlights innovation in the field of contemporary craft and is an excellent opportunity to appreciate and purchase artworks by impressive contemporary craft makers from throughout the UK. Artworks include striking collections of ceramics, glass, jewellery, metalwork and textiles. Exhibiting Artists: Rachel Arkwright, Abigail Brown, Sarah Brown, Samantha Bryan, Laura Creer, Croglin Designs, Jane Cummins, Christine Cummings, Sonja Moss Dolega, Jo Downs, Rachel Gaw, Patricia Greaves, Joan Hardie, Philip Hearsey, Jessamy Kelly, Claire Lowe, Second Nature, Janine Partington, Jo Scholar, Shirley Smith, Clare Webster, Janine Partington and Linda Young. Artists Talk - Patricia Greaves: Thursday 13th November 2008. Patricia Greaves discusses her work exhibited in Objects of Desire 2008 and her continuing textile art practice. |
